SEC | ForkLog - Part 53

ForkLog 9 28.10.2021

CFTC proposes broadening its powers to regulate cryptocurrencies

Rostin Behnam, a candidate for the head of the CFTC, told Congress that the agency should be given the status of the leading federal regulator for the cryptocurrency market.

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ForkLog 7 26.10.2021

Media: SEC to regulate stablecoins in the United States

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will gain authority to regulate stablecoins. The proposal appears in a report to be presented by the Presidential Working Group on Financial Markets, Bloomberg writes citing sources.

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ForkLog 10 22.10.2021

Garlinghouse links Ethereum’s success to SEC’s favorable stance

Ethereum's success, at least in part, has been aided by the SEC's favorable stance.

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ForkLog 32 21.10.2021

SEC approves futures-based Bitcoin ETFs from VanEck and Valkyrie Investments

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved applications to launch futures-based bitcoin ETFs from asset managers VanEck and Valkyrie Investments.

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ForkLog 26 16.10.2021

SEC quietly approves first futures-based Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved ProShares' application to launch the futures-based Bitcoin Strategy ETF. This follows from the updated prospectus filed by the company.

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ForkLog 13 15.10.2021

Coinbase proposes a new federal regulator for cryptocurrencies

The head of the U.S. bitcoin exchange Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, proposed that U.S. authorities form a federal agency with powers over digital assets.

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ForkLog 17 15.10.2021

Bloomberg reports imminent approval of Bitcoin futures ETF as price tops $61,000

On October 15, 2021, Bitcoin traded at $60,000 as Bloomberg reported that a Bitcoin futures ETF slated for listing next week had been approved.

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ForkLog 11 13.10.2021

SEC Officials Oppose Creating a ‘Safe Harbour’ for ICOs

Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw of the SEC spoke out against calls to create a 'Safe Harbour' that would shield ICO projects from regulator accountability.

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ForkLog 18 11.10.2021

BlockFi Files for Bitcoin-Futures ETF Launch

The crypto lending platform BlockFi filed an application with the SEC to launch an ETF based on CME-traded bitcoin futures and the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

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ForkLog 9 08.10.2021

SEC approves Volt Equity Bitcoin-focused equities ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Volt Equity's application to launch an ETF tracking a basket of stocks of companies 'that are revolutionising the Bitcoin industry'.

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ForkLog 22 07.10.2021

Gemini and Ripple executives criticise the SEC’s approach to regulating the crypto industry

Sandy Young, Ripple's European managing director, and Blair Holliday, head of Gemini's UK division, agreed that the SEC's approach to regulating the crypto industry is unclear.

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ForkLog 11 06.10.2021

Gary Gensler: SEC Has No Plans to Ban Cryptocurrencies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has no plans to ban cryptocurrencies; that is a prerogative of Congress. Gary Gensler, the regulator's head, said this.

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